Trimlite buys 80-year-old Barnett Millworks in fourth deal since Wynnchurch tie-up
What's the deal? TrimliteDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a value-added distributor of residential doors backed by Wynnchurch CapitalDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, has acquired Barnett Millworks, a family-owned door and millwork distributor serving the Southeast and Gulf Coast. The companies announced the deal on August 4, 2026; financial terms were not disclosed.
Who is Barnett? Founded in 1945 and based in Theodore, Alabama, Barnett has spent more than 80 years distributing residential doors and millwork across the Southeast. Before the deal, three generations of the Barnett family ran the business.
What's the endgame? Trimlite is building what it calls a "premier value-added residential door distribution platform in North America." Barnett adds geographic reach into fast-growing residential construction markets in the US Southeast.
Why now? The purchase is Trimlite's fourth acquisition since partnering with Wynnchurch and its second in 2026, following Harris Door and MillworkDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → in March.
What they're saying: "Their culture, values, and customer-first approach align closely with Trimlite," said Patrick Hooper, president and CEO of Trimlite. Paul Barnett, president and CEO of Barnett Millworks, said choosing the right partner "was about preserving our culture, creating opportunities for our employees, and ensuring our customers continue to receive the exceptional service they've come to expect."
The signal: The deal reflects a steady roll-up strategy in residential door distribution, with private-equity-backed Trimlite absorbing regional family businesses to expand across North America.
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